When risk-on sentiment returns, here's an options trade on a stock that may lead the charge

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03-06-2025

After a strong rebound from the tariff-induced correction, the markets have now been moving sideways for the past three weeks. This kind of consolidation is typical — it's how markets build up energy for the next leg, whether that's higher or lower. When risk-on sentiment returns and money starts flowing into growth stocks, the Magnificent 7 typically lead the charge. As that momentum builds, we can expect several trading opportunities to emerge. One stock that appears to be setting the stage is Meta (META) , which has been range-bound since May 14th and looks poised for a breakout. To confirm this potential setup, I'm relying on several technical indicators that can help validate the breakout and improve the probability of a successful trade. MACD (5,13,5): Since the traditional MACD is slower to react, I often use a short-term MACD to capture earlier entry signals. A bullish crossover, where the MACD line moves above the signal line, can be a helpful early indicator for starting a position. That said, the quicker sensitivity of this version also means it can produce more false positives, so tight trade management is essential. A common approach is to close the trade if the MACD line dips back below the signal line, suggesting momentum is fading. In the case of META, we just saw this faster MACD trigger a bullish crossover on May 30, 2025, offering a potential early entry point. DMI (Directional Movement Index): The DMI (Directional Movement Index) is made up of three components: DI+ (green), DI- (red), and the ADX (blue), which measures overall trend strength. When DI- is above DI+, it generally indicates a downtrend. However, when these lines start to reverse direction, it often signals a potential shift in trend. For META, the DI+ line is spiking sharply upward, suggesting a strengthening bullish trend and offering early confirmation of a possible breakout. Support/Resistance Even without relying on technical indicators, a simple look at price action reveals that META is testing a key resistance zone. A decisive breakout above this level would serve as strong confirmation that the stock is ready to push into the $700s in the near future. The Trade Setup: META 670-675 Bull Call Spread To take advantage of a potential breakout in META, I'm deploying a bull call spread. With the stock trading near $670.90, the position is built by purchasing the $670 call and simultaneously selling the $675 call, creating a defined-risk trade. If META ends up at or above $675 by June 27th, the trade stands to deliver a 100% return on the amount invested. This setup provides a cost-effective way to gain upside exposure while keeping risk tightly controlled. Here is my exact trade setup: Buy $670 call, June 27th expiry Sell $675 call, June 27th expiry Cost: $250 Potential Profit: $250 I explore many such setups in depth in my book, Mean Reversion Trading , and there is a plethora of great examples on my website https://tradingextremes.com . -Nishant Pant Founder: https://tradingextremes.com Author: Mean Reversion Trading Youtube, Twitter: @TheMeanTrader DISCLOSURES: (None) All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium. THE ABOVE CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY . THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ABOVE CONTENT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR. Click here for the full disclaimer.